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    Camp Fuji’s Friendship Fest brings community and U.S. Marines closer [Image 16 of 16]

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    The image shows what appears to be a military open house or public demonstration event, likely at a U.S. Marine Corps base in Japan. Several Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are displaying weapons on a camouflage-covered table to a crowd of Japanese civilians. Attendees are actively photographing and recording the display with smartphones and tablets.

    CAMP FUJI, JAPAN

    05.09.2015

    Photo by Capt. Caleb Eames 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Lance Cpl. Brandon D. Perez of Prosser, Wash. (left), covers the eyes of Cpl. Alec J. Skramstad, of Glenwood Springs, Colo. (right) as he disassembles and reassembles an M-4 rifle for watching visitors during the Fuji Friendship Festival at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji May 9, 2015. The Fuji Friendship festival is an annual event designed to enhance the strong relationships with the community, and gives community members an opportunity to view U.S. and Japan Ground Self Defense Force military equipment and interact with U.S. and JGSDF personnel at Camp Fuji. Perez is an armorer at Camp Fuji, and Skramstad is a radio operator with range control at Camp Fuji.

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    Date Taken: 05.09.2015
    Date Posted: 05.11.2015 00:40
    Photo ID: 1925222
    VIRIN: 150509-M-CE123-016
    Resolution: 4231x2809
    Size: 2.57 MB
    Location: CAMP FUJI, JP
    Hometown: GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO, US
    Hometown: PROSSER, WASHINGTON, US
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    Downloads: 2

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    A group of approximately six observers and photographers stand behind a white metal fence at the edge of an airfield, watching and photographing a tiltrotor aircraft — identifiable as a V-22 Osprey — in flight. The scene appears to be a media or public observation event at a military or joint-use airfield, likely in Japan based on the landscape and vegetation. The overcast sky and green grass foreground suggest a cool, cloudy day.
    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform is being interviewed by a group of Japanese journalists at what appears to be Camp Fuji, a U.S. Marine Corps base in Japan. Several reporters are holding microphones and recording devices toward the Marine. The setting includes vendor tents and event signage in the background, suggesting a public open-house or community event.
    A U.S. military MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, marked with the number '44', is on static display on a tarmac at what appears to be a public air show or open base day. A large crowd of civilian visitors, including families and photographers, are gathered around the aircraft for close inspection. The setting appears to be a military installation in Japan, based on the architectural style of surrounding buildings and the apparent demographics of the crowd.
    A large crowd of civilians is queuing on an airport tarmac to view or board a military tiltrotor aircraft, likely a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, at what appears to be a public airshow or open base day event. The setting includes a control tower and hangar buildings in the background, consistent with a military or joint-use airfield, likely in Japan based on the architectural style and crowd demographics. The overcast sky and casual civilian attire suggest a daytime public access event.
    A large crowd of civilians is queued in a long line on an airfield tarmac, waiting to board or inspect a military tiltrotor aircraft, likely a Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey. The event appears to be a public air show or open base day, given the casual attire of attendees and the organized public access to the aircraft. The setting appears to be in Japan, suggested by the demographic composition of the crowd and the surrounding landscape.
    A large crowd of civilians is queued on an airport tarmac, waiting to board or view a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at what appears to be a public airshow or open house event. The aircraft's rear ramp is open, suggesting visitors are being allowed inside for tours. The setting appears to be in Japan, based on the visible crowd demographics and signage.
    A group of performers dressed in matching blue uniforms with red sashes are playing taiko (Japanese traditional drums) at an outdoor public event. The performers are arranged in a diagonal line, each positioned at a large barrel drum in a wide-stance posture. A crowd of spectators watches from the background, with festival tents and trees visible behind them.
    A military open-day or public demonstration event where U.S. military personnel are displaying a ground-based robotic vehicle (identifiable as an Andros robot, commonly used for EOD/bomb disposal) to civilian visitors. A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage and a U.S. Navy sailor in NWU (Navy Working Uniform) are presenting the robot to a group of what appear to be Japanese civilians. The event appears to be held at a U.S. military installation in Japan, likely a base open house.
    The image shows a military open day or public outreach event where U.S. Marines in camouflage uniforms are demonstrating a large artillery piece, likely an M198 or M777 howitzer, to civilian visitors. The crowd includes Japanese civilians of various ages, including children and families, suggesting this may be taking place at a U.S. military base in Japan. Marines appear to be explaining or demonstrating the equipment to the gathered public.
    A female U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform is helping a civilian man lift or balance a large military tactical backpack onto his back or overhead. Multiple large olive/tan MOLLE-system rucksacks are visible in the background, along with camouflage netting. The setting appears to be a military base or staging area, possibly during a demonstration or media event.
    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform supervises four young children near a colorful inflatable bounce house or climbing structure at what appears to be a community or base event. The children appear to be of Asian descent and are lined up, seemingly waiting their turn to use the inflatable attraction. The setting appears to be an outdoor festival or open house event, likely at a military installation.
    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform kneels between two young girls in front of a colorful inflatable bounce house. The Marine's name tape reads 'JONES' and the uniform is identified as U.S. Marines MARPAT desert pattern. The setting appears to be an outdoor community or base event, likely in Japan based on contextual clues.
    Two U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT camouflage uniforms are fitting a young child with a tactical backpack and vest at what appears to be a military open day or public outreach event. One Marine kneels to adjust the waist straps while the other stands behind the child supporting the pack. The setting appears to be a military base with a hangar building, balloons, and other visitors visible in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in desert MARPAT camouflage uniform crouches beside a young child who is wearing an oversized military helmet and tactical vest, both making peace/victory signs with their fingers. They are posing in front of a large military forklift vehicle identified as a '624KR TRAM' based on the red signboard visible in the foreground. The setting appears to be a military open house or public event at a base in Japan, indicated by the Japanese text on the signboard.
    Two U.S. Marines in digital camouflage uniforms are conducting a weapons display at what appears to be a military open house or public affairs event. They are holding and demonstrating firearms to a crowd of civilian onlookers, including families with children. The table between them is covered with a camouflage cloth and displays several weapons and components.
    The image shows what appears to be a military open house or public demonstration event, likely at a U.S. Marine Corps base in Japan. Several Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are displaying weapons on a camouflage-covered table to a crowd of Japanese civilians. Attendees are actively photographing and recording the display with smartphones and tablets.

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